Leading Hand / Junior Foreman (Commercial Landscaping)

Our client is a respected, family-owned commercial landscaping business working across Brisbane and SEQ. They partner with major builders and developers on a wide variety of projects, including high-rise surrounds, townhouse communities, schools, industrial estates, aged-care facilities and government infrastructure.

With multiple projects underway, they are seeking a hands-on, reliable operator to step into a key role within the team.

What’s on Offer

• $45 - $60 per hour depending on experience.
  
• Steady 40 - 45 hours per week.
  
• Overtime available.
  
• Supportive owner with weekly site visits and daily communication.
  
• Stable long-term role with opportunities for progression.
  
• Work across diverse, high-quality commercial projects.
  

About the Role

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who has completed their landscaping trade and is ready to step up into a leadership role while still working on the tools.

You will:

• Lead day-to-day operations on commercial job sites
  
• Work with a small crew (typically you + 1 labourer + machinery)
  
• Operate small machinery (posi, excavator etc.)
  
• Carry out drainage works, irrigation basics and soiling up
  
• Set out plants and read landscape plans
  
• Liaise with builders/site managers
  
• Coordinate materials, deliveries and forward-planning
  
• Maintain site quality, safety and presentation
  

This is not a desk or site-shed role - it’s an active, outdoors position leading by example.

Projects You’ll Work On

Typical work includes:

• High-rise and townhouse developments.
  
• New school builds and extensions.
  
• Department of Housing projects.
  
• Police stations and public infrastructure.
  
• Commercial and industrial sites.
  

Work is Brisbane-based, with only minimal Gold Coast travel. If you live on the south side of Brisbane, this would be the ideal location.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Trade-qualified landscaper (or similar).
  
• Strong work ethic, reliable, trustworthy.
  
• Physically fit and enjoys hands-on work.
  
• Competent with machinery and general landscape construction.
  
• Confident reading plans and setting out works.
  
• Comfortable dealing with builders and subbies.
  
• Keen for long-term growth and progression.
  
• Plant knowledge (incl. botanical names) is highly regarded.